Danish Tax Council Clarifies VAT Obligations for AIF Management Services Lacking Risk Diversification

• The Danish Customs and Tax Administration clarified VAT treatment for management services to an AIF.
• The taxpayer is a licensed AIF manager providing services to an AIF involved in real estate activities in Denmark.
• The taxpayer sought clarification on VAT obligations for these services.
• The Tax Council determined the fund’s investments did not meet the risk diversification requirement.
• The taxpayer’s services were not eligible for VAT exemption under Section 13 of the VAT Act.

Source: news.bloombergtax.com

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